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React Day Berlin

GitNation — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:57:19 +0000

🚀 React Day Berlin is back with its AI for React developers edition!

Build Apps, Not Walls (For AI Era)

This is the premier destination for engineers who don’t just use React, but define its future. We’re moving beyond the basics into the era of automated optimization and AI-native interfaces 🔥

In the heart of Berlin — a city that breathes innovation and underground tech culture — we’re gathering the brightest minds to dissect the inner workings of the most powerful UI library on the planet. The first wave of speakers is out, featuring core contributors, architectural visionaries, and leaders from the world’s top engineering teams.

⚡️ 40+ in-depth talks & hands-on workshops
⚡️ 800+ React experts on-site in Berlin
⚡️ 10k+ global attendees online

Focus 🎯
🔹 React Core & Future: Deep dives into the React Compiler (React Forget), fine-grained reactivity, and the evolution of the Reconciliation engine.
🔹 RSC & Server-First Architecture: Mastering React Server Components, Server Actions, and hybrid streaming patterns for high-load applications.
🔹 Performance Engineering: Advanced strategies for hydration, sub-millisecond TBT (Total Blocking Time), and large-scale bundle optimization.
🔹 Cross-Platform & Beyond: Pushing the limits of React Native, the New Architecture, and building unified design systems for the 2026 hardware landscape.

Join the React elite in the capital of European tech:
📍 Berlin & Online 🇩🇪
🗓️ December 4 & 7, 2026

🔗 Stay tuned for real-time updates and more speaker reveals on the website

🔗 Lock in your early access. Grab your spot at the best price point before the next tier kicks in!

AI Coding Summit goes to London! 🚀

GitNation — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:36:22 +0000

AI Coding Summit lands in the heart of London 🚀
The global hub for AI engineering finally breaks the screen barrier.
This is the definitive milestone for those who move the industry forward.
Stop watching the AI revolution. Start engineering the engines behind it 🏗️

While others discuss "chatting with code," we are dissecting the transition from LLM-assisted tools to Autonomous Agentic Workflows. This is where the industry giants gather to solve the most critical challenge of our era: maintaining architectural integrity in a world of machine-generated code.

20+ Advanced Talks & Workshops Focused On:
🔹 Orchestrating Agent Swarms: Moving beyond single-agent prompts to complex multi-agent task planning and conflict resolution.
🔹 RAG 2.0 for Large-Scale Repos: Implementing context-aware retrieval that understands system design across 10M+ lines of legacy code.
🔹 Deterministic AI-Native SDLC: Building CI/CD pipelines that enforce architectural boundaries on AI-generated PRs.
🔹 Smart Vibe Coding: Engineering strategies to prevent "architectural erosion" during rapid, AI-driven prototyping.

Beyond the Keynotes 🛡️
💫 Remote discussion rooms on July 7.
💫 In-Person & Online Networking: Connect with 200+ AI coding experts in London and 5K+ devs online.

Secure Your Front-Row Seat!
📌 Lock in your ticket for £99 — the absolute lowest rate available.
🔗 Secure your spot now before the price jump as we unveil the full headliner lineup.

🔗 Stay updated at the website!

JSNation US 2026

GitNation — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:12:41 +0000

JSNation US 2026: Hardcore Engineering Under the Stars 🌌
The Biggest JavaScript Conference in the US is Open! 🚀

If you want to dive into the actual internals of the ecosystem, this is your spot. We’re gathering the world’s top engineers to discuss the future of the runtime under the stars at the West’s largest planetarium (Jennifer Chalsty Planetarium).

What’s waiting for you at JSNation US 2026:
🔹 50+ Technical Talks & Workshops: Hardcore engineering only. No fluff, just deep dives into JS engines, security, and advanced architecture.
🔹 Networking with Core Contributors: Connect with the people who actually build the frameworks and tools you use every day.
🔹 Hybrid Experience: Join us in person in NYC or access the full technical program online from anywhere in the world.

The Tech Stack & Agenda:
💫 AI-Assisted Coding: Deep dives into Claude Code, Cursor, and building autonomous agents.
💫 Core Runtimes & Tools: Future of Node.js, Vite, and TypeScript direct from core contributors.
💫 Architecture & Performance: Scalable systems, security protocols, and advanced Fullstack patterns.

Stop debugging the past. Start architecting the future of the web.

📍 New York & Online | 🗓 Nov 16 & 19, 2026

🎟 Early Bird tickets are now live! Secure the best price for your technical upgrade!

Visit the website for detailed information, including the program and the first announced speakers.

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React Summit US 2026

GitNation — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:18:12 +0000

Are you ready to shape the future of React alongside industry titans? 🚀

👉 Join React Summit (US Edition) - the biggest React conference in the US!

Network with 800 engineers in New York and 10,000+ developers worldwide!

The conference is hosted at the Liberty Science Center, with technical talks presented in the Western Hemisphere's largest planetarium 🛸

The commute to the venue includes a public ferry ride across the Hudson with views of the Manhattan skyline 🗽

For our global audience, we have developed a custom online platform featuring interactive Q&A and high-definition streaming designed to provide a front-row experience and direct access to technical discussions from anywhere 🌎

The Agenda:
✅ Full-Stack Development & Architecture: A deep dive into modern practices, security, and DevOps for web developers.
✅ AI Engineering & Assisted Coding: Implementing AI strategies and mastering AI-driven developer tooling to optimize output.
✅ Senior & TechLead Growth: Hard and soft skills necessary to accelerate your transition from Software Engineer to Tech Lead or Staff level.
✅ Core Tech Updates: In-depth coverage of React 19, React Compiler, RSC, Next.js, and TanStack.
✅ Interactive Workshops: Hands-on training in React Advanced, TypeScript, Remix, and more.

📍 New York & Online
🗓 November 17 & 20, 2026

📌 Visit the website for detailed information, including the program and the first announced speakers.

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Web Engineering Summit

GitNation — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:38:26 +0000

🚀 Bridging Full-stack Engineering with the AI Future: Architecting what’s next.

Join Web Engineering Summit — the premier technical hub for the architects and lead engineers who design, build, and scale the modern web.

This is a high-signal technical environment tailored specifically for engineers focused on technical excellence, cross-functional synergy, and long-term maintainability.

What’s in store for you:

👥 World-Class Speakers: Direct takeaways from the creators of industry-standard frameworks, CTOs of tech giants, and lead engineers solving global-scale challenges.
🤝 High-Context Networking: Join 1500 devs at the Kromhouthal in Amsterdam or 10K+ experts online for high-context technical discussions.
🛠 Hands-on Mastery: Hands-on sessions on system design, advanced debugging, and infrastructure-as-code with experts.
🎉 The Engineering Social: A professional space to discuss complex patterns, real-world post-mortems, and the evolution of the web stack.

The summit tracks cover production-grade engineering challenges:
✅ Modern Backend & System Design: Distributed consistency, resilient API contracts, and high-throughput architectures.
✅ Full-stack & UI Engineering: From high-performance rendering patterns and micro-frontends to seamless end-to-end integration.
✅ Web Standards & Runtime Performance: Leveraging WebAssembly (Wasm), optimizing the critical rendering path, and the future of HTTP protocols.
✅ AI Infrastructure & Tooling: Moving beyond the hype — integrating LLMs and ML pipelines into the production software development lifecycle (SDLC).
✅ Engineering Strategy & Leadership: Managing architectural debt, scaling high-performing organizations, and technical decision-making.
And more!

📍 Amsterdam + Online
📅 June 11 & 15, 2026

Learn more about Web Engineering Summit 🔗

🎟 Secure Your Spot!

React Advanced 2026

GitNation — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 10:20:31 +0000

React Advanced is back, bringing together the brightest minds in web development to London and screens worldwide!

This isn’t just a conference; it’s where the React community defines the future of the stack.
What’s in store for you:

👥 40+ Expert Speakers from industry giants like Meta, Vercel, and Microsoft.
🤝 Unrivaled Networking: *Join 800+ devs at the iconic Brewery in London or 5,000+ peers online.
*🎉 The React Party: The legendary spot to reconnect with old friends and forge new professional bonds.

The conference covers high-level, real-world, and advanced React topics, such as:
✅ Framework and ecosystem trends in React and web development
✅ Practical insights into modern software architecture and full-stack development
✅ Integration of AI tools and workflows
✅ Transitioning into Senior/Tech Lead roles
and more.

London + Online
October 23 & 26, 2026

Learn more about React Advanced and Secure Your Spot!

Techlead Conf 2026 Amsterdam

GitNation — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:38:10 +0000

The hype phase is over. Now, the real question for engineering leadership is:
❓ How do we integrate AI into our core workflows without breaking the system?

See how Top Leaders adopt AI 👉🏻 at TechLead Conf 2026
📍 Amsterdam & Online| 🗓 June 11 & 12, 2026

✅ Edition: Adopting AI in Orgs
We’re gathering the industry’s top EMs, Heads of Engineering, and Tech Leads to move beyond the buzzwords.

What’s on the agenda:
🔹 AI Tactics: Immediate applications for your engineering workflow.
🔹 Implementation Stories: Only real-world cases from global leaders.
🔹 Leadership Strategy: Making the right high-level decisions around AI infrastructure.

Don't just watch the AI revolution from the sidelines. Lead it.

✅First speakers announced!
Gregor Ojstersek | Engineering Leadership Newsletter creator
Anna J McDougall | Director of Engineering Projects at Axel Springer
Fabrice Bernhard | Co-founder & CTO of Theodo (700+ engineers)

✅ Learn more on the Website:
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Want to share your expertise with thousands of senior engineers as a speaker?
🎤 Submit your proposal by March 3:
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📌 Best priced tickets are available now! Secure your spot in Amsterdam:
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Node Congress 2026

GitNation — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:31:05 +0000

Node Congress 2026: The "Rocket Science" of JavaScript Backends 🚀
March 26 & 27 | Online | 4pm CET

A deep dive into modern runtimes and architectural patterns designed specifically for Senior Engineers and Architects.

🔥 20+ Talks, Workshops & Discussions.
Agenda:
🟢 Security 🟢 DevOps 🟢 Database 🟢 Case Studies 🟢 Micro-Frontends 🟢 Performance Optimization 🟢 Architecture 🟢 Scalability.

Runtimes: Node.js, Bun, Deno, Cloudflare Workers, WinterCG.

First Speakers are known:
🌟 Matteo Collina | Creator of Pino & Fastify
🌟 James Snell | Cloudflare Workers Team
🌟 Kenton Varda | Lead Engineer | Cloudflare Workers

Direct insights from Node.js TSC members and Cloudflare core engineers.

📍 Key Details:
📅 Date: March 26 & 27, 2026
🌍 Format: Online (Workshops + Discussion Rooms)
👥 Network: Join 5,000+ backend pros worldwide

The ecosystem is evolving rapidly — from deep architectural shifts to the latest performance optimizations in the runtime. If you are building high-load systems, it’s time to sync with the best in the industry.

👉🏻 Join Node Congress 2026!
It's the premier event for those who push Node.js to its limits.

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AI Coding Summit 2026

GitNation — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:01:57 +0000

AI Coding Summit: 🚀 See How AI Is Transforming Software Development Software Engineering.

🗓 February 26-27, 2026
4 PM CET, online
🕐 16:00 (CET)

The AI Coding Summit brings together the latest breakthroughs, practical skills, and real-world applications of AI-powered development.

Topics include:

✔️ Next-Gen UX: The Future of User Interaction with MCP.
✔️ Agentic Systems: Building and scaling custom AI agents.
✔️ DevEx: Practical workshops on AI-driven testing and debugging.

Skip the hype. Get the technical deep dive you need.
🔗 Check the agenda on the website and secure your spot:
https://aicodingsummit.com/

React Summit 2026

GitNation — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:58:19 +0000

🚀 React Summit 2026: The biggest React conference worldwide is back!

Amsterdam & Online | June 12 & June 16

React Summit is an annual conference on all things React, gathering thousands of front-end and full-stack engineers from around the world.

This isn't just another meetup — it's a deep dive into the modern ecosystem for Senior and Fullstack engineers.

💫 It's gonna be a blast with over 60 awesome speakers, 1500+ folks attending & 10K+ devs joining online!
💫 And get ready for the OS awards, the biggest React afterparty, time with new friends & Amsterdam city tours on the hangout day.

We are moving beyond the basics to tackle complex architecture, the adoption of React Server Components (RSC), heavy-duty performance optimization with the new React Compiler, and the integration of AI into frontend workflows.

🟢 Next-Gen React: Deep dive into React Server Components (RSC) and the React Compiler.
🟢 AI Engineering: Integrating LLMs and AI agents into frontend architecture.
🟢 Performance: Heavy-duty optimization and scalable application architecture.
🟢 Network: Professional networking, specialized workshops, and the massive React Party.

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JS Nation 2026

GitNation — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 23:55:35 +0000

🇳🇱 JSNation 2026: The Main JavaScript Conference of the Year

June 11 & 15, 2026 | Amsterdam (Kromhouthal) & Online

An unmissable event if you want to understand where the ecosystem is heading. 👉🏻 This is a massive summer festival for 25,000+ engineers focusing on hardcore technical knowledge.

Why this is a must-have for Seniors and Tech Leads:

*⚡️ First-hand Insights: *
Speakers feature tool creators and Core Teams (Vite, Vue.js, Angular, Node.js, Three.js). You will learn about the future of web standards.

*🧠 Deep Dives & AI: *
The program focuses on complex architecture, performance, and AI Engineering. Expect real-world case studies on integrating AI into dev tooling and production.

*🤝 Networking & Atmosphere: *
Expert meetings in Q&A rooms, discussion clubs, boat tours along Amsterdam's canals, and the biggest JS party worldwide.

Key Discussion Points:

🟡 AI Engineering & Tooling: Building ChatGPT's Voice Mode infrastructure, multimodal LLMs for motion control, and "babysitting" background AI agents.
🟡 Next-Gen Ecosystem: The future of Vite tooling, the state of Node.js in 2025, and Transformers.js for machine learning on the web.
🟡 Performance & Architecture: Solving the "Performance Inequality Gap," embracing WebGPU/WebXR with Three.js, and mastering full-stack architecture for modern web apps.
🟡 Career Growth: Exclusive sessions on growing from Senior to Tech Lead/Staff Engineer, mastering both hard and soft skills.

Visit the website for detailed information, including the program and the first announced speakers:
🔗 https://jsnation.com/?utm_source=catalogue&utm_medium=jsn2026

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TechLead: Career Growth, Leadership and Seniority in Tech!

GitNation — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 10:33:48 +0000

This year at TechLead Conf 2025: Tackling AI adoption and system complexity. Get insights from real case studies and industry leaders - from startups to Big Tech.

Topics to be covered:

Career growth (skills, productivity, salary increase process) in the AI era
interviews, interviewing people (how to interview for AI/LLM skills, deal with thousands of applications using AI)
Ethics / ethical implications of AI use in hiring, applying, automation processes
Strategies for Integrating Non-deterministic Systems
Addressing Technical Debt and the Impact of AI Tools
Analyzing Failure Modes and Incident Management Strategies

✅ Secure your spot to join online edition of TechLead Conference 2025! https://techleadconf.com/